Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Marion, Levy and Citrus Counties.

.The Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon has been steadily rising since July, and on September 15 reached flood stage. The cause of the high water along the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon is due to excessive hydrilla growth (from the river bottom to the water surface) along a 4.5 mile stretch of river between US 41 and Lake Rousseau. The hydrilla is acting like a dam and holding water back, causing water levels to rise.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 28.2 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood along the river in Citrus and Marion counties.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 28.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at around 28.2 feet through the next 5 days. Additional fluctuations are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 28.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.2 feet on 10/02/1979. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood